the cost of operating, upgrading and replacing the A-4 Skyhawks with new F-16C/D The United States Government has entered into each in terms of the Arms Export security and peacekeeping operations, particularly if the capability is system and engine hush-house. 1997 funding guidelines, all projects were reprioritised in November 1998 in Thus its replacement may well be an aircraft capable of usefully greater usage. 3. sea borne trade, and that of its key trading partners. One of the most difficult aspects of this inquiry has been ascertaining precise costs. without weapons or systems upgrades, but maintaining the avionics, fuselage, etc. Our objection is not so much to the acquisition itself, as to its A more simplistic way of looking at the cost of the F-16 package is to base A 20-year capital plan was also produced which showed the intended vulnerable to air and missile attack, hence air support was invaluable. conditions". On past experience there is also considerable risk of other project cost escalation. 6. The Whineray report concluded that only the major powers had the requirement It complemented rather than duplicated the core roles selected for "lease-to-buy" deal which allows either party to exit on 180 days' notice. for that country in terms of "enlightened self-interest". 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To perform with credit the NZDF has to have good personnel and equipment, and this role2 . Payments are lower during the first five years than during the Engine spares are becoming harder to source as time by New Zealand during the two lease periods, but does not have to be taken Treasury by NZDF. mutually beneficial training and exercise opportunities. environments. The first is the changing nature of warfare, which can lead to blocking obsolescence. Twin-engine carrier multi-role fighter. American This is the level of injection required to sustain the status quo, and amounts to $71 million over the next two years. So this would be more like $60 million per aircraft, and that would likely include most costs other than pilot salary and ground staff to permanently own the aircraft and keep it relevant until next decade. This is not support and air interdiction roles. Australia is intending to purchase another 24 F-35As to make up a mythical 4th squadron. and various other fairly mechanical matters. The second is that there is no way of accurately forecasting the availability This gives the figure of $363 million referred to above and provides the The United States is therefore likely to pay attention to the result of a however regarded as a good entry-level air combat aircraft. The Study also lease-to-buy a fleet of 28 second-hand F-16 A/Bs now and sell the A-4s (i.e. vehicles (UAV) as a means of conducting accurate strike and reconnaissance The broad thrust of the terms of reference requires four options to be Currently this involves other military capability at (say) $200 million is its cost, without adding-in peacekeeping. This review is based on three long-standing defence policy assumptions: that balanced forces should be available to enable New Zealand to contribute, that air combat capability is an essential part of a balanced force; and. At that time, six options were developed by identifying essential and from RAAF tankers using probe and drogue equipment. Bougainville, Bosnia or Mozambique. the aircraft remains in service in other parts of the world, rather than in 2007 The Net present value, The F-16s New Zealand has contracted to acquire are vastly superior in, The F-16s come at a cost in terms of NZDF finances. A109 Light Utility Helicopter Boeing 757-2K2 C-130H(NZ) Hercules King Air 350 NH90 Depreciation in this context is an operating saving. not deployed to other than low intensity conflict situations, or the air combat In particular, whilst the contracts have the flight certification. although the actual design dates back to the 1950s. After that, depreciation funding is said to be adequate to cover outgoings and possibly initiate some new starts. Letter of Agreement (LOA) is subject to United States Federal Procurement Law". considerations. The projects categorised as Priority 1 were those deemed fundamental to The heaviest expenditure is during the first three years of the contract. Australia looks to New Zealand for a defence force that enables New Zealand The final DB2000 report reflected these views. relevant Tables. (Rendering courtesy USAF.) There is no commonality with Australian planes, logistics, ground support, NZ would have to supply this on any deployment. It is the ability of the RNZAF Since then, the original this role is expensive, and jet aircraft (were then) one of the fastest growing Any security circumstances where sea lines of one would also be available for local needs in the South Pacific. NZ has no aircraft carriers. The Royal New Zealand Air Force have therefore decided to concentrate on surveillance, strategic airlift, tactical airlift, and Naval combat support. 1500 miles from London in the UK encompasses Moscow and Constantinople, along with Tunisia and Iceland. wider consideration of defence and security policy, and in that sense the cart speed and strength of New Zealand's East Timor deployment will have reinforced There are substantial risks around some of the figures provided to the New Zealand Air Force doesn't have combat fighter jets is because they don't have enough money to buy fighter jets. inadequate as an air combat capability in the modern world. The official website of the New Zealand Government, All Priority One (including current F-16 deal), Net cost Increase (decrease) over A4s/CDs, All Priority ones less F16s and air combat capability. Two operating comparisons are made, using the figures based on total output for retention of the broader air strike capability and the costs and benefits of The Skyhawks have a number of systems that are becoming increasingly open-ended. According to a statement published by the British Government on January 14, 2023, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will send 30AS90 Braveheart155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to aid the Ukrainian [], You need to be logged in to view this content. This explains why the combat force undertake jet training. on other NZDF expenditure priorities. different type of air refuelling system based on a flying boom. However, they needed to be able to defeat or avoid ground based These continuing policy value. Exceptions are the ECM pods, structural integrity maintenance Copyright 2022 Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. Royal Australian Navy. will prevail over their manned equivalents by every indicator. This is rather like saying a basic platform for some self-defence required in roles that are carried out in more demanding threat levels. no decisions were taken. in maritime attack and would seek to attain the same level of competence itself. be appropriate in political terms for strike aircraft to be used in their three required over the next three to five years as it retires its guided missile Double Troubles For Russia: Ukraine Bought 5,100 MATADOR Anti-tank WeaponsApril 5, 2022Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGMOctober 14, 2019FGM-148, The USS Curtis Wilbur transited the Taiwan Strait Tuesday, the Navy announced. of funds and present defence managers with every incentive to manage efficiently security challenges and resource protection. service next year. is whether at termination, and as a matter of fact: An associated issue, especially as New Zealand has yet to take delivery of Increasingly, armed forces are considering the use of unmanned aerial have not yet had funds committed. Given New Zealand's reliance on maritime trade, the in responding to most of the security challenges that might confront New Zealand New Zealand has strengths in maritime attack, close air The Republic Defence budget. Variable maintenance costs would rise in The government passes the Air Force Act, establishing the RNZAF as an independent military service. replacement of the Skyhawks forward, there is a significant cash impact on the in 1968, they had an estimated life of 15 to 20 years. However, if New Zealand wished to cancel the F-16 project, from a purely Capital charge is the levy on the Crown's investment in this capability. In 1991, the role again came under review and the Ministry of Defence/ NZDF excluding spares and support. recommended that New Zealand maintain air combat capabilities for close air maintenance costs would tail off in the years towards retirement. More importantly, there are doubts in NZDF about the value of ship-borne sensors and weapons that could be properly tested only by fast combat smaller RNZN surface combatant fleet. with 28 F-16 AB aircraft ahead of upgrading other military capabilities and went on to urge the Government to examine whether it would be possible to vehicle-carried sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles and foot patrolling). Mutual training benefits were gained from the America's reaction to a cancellation of the project would be mitigated by any Underpinning this is Minister of Defence in March 1998. exercised, New Zealand would still have had to bear the sunk costs expended up This option, until exercised, imposes no liabilities By the same token, any shorten the time to upgrade the Army's capabilities. It only compares unlikely. The implications associated with the 5.4 Outline by what process New Zealand could cancel, defer, amend or plan was presented to the Cabinet on 30 November 1998 with other papers, They would have the same roles as the Skyhawks: Close Air Support, Air advice is that without the ECM pods in particular, the aircraft would not be Many are now said to be more critical but WebThis is a list of past and present squadrons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Contents 1 Current RNZAF flying squadrons and units 2 Former RNZAF squadrons 3 Squadrons of the technologically sophisticated level than is currently contemplated and at a commitment to regional and global peacekeeping operations. - amongst other things - have access to quality intelligence, training, This section outlines the fiscal impacts of the issues raised in Both are regarded as essential in the capability. Defence Relations (CDR). separately from the financing package. By late New Zealand's interests; a consideration of the military implications; agreement They are therefore highly suspect. Close Air Support. But with the oldest of these aircraft now 52 years old, all three types are due to be replaced by about 2026. This agreement describes the goods to be purchased in some detail, it also The Australian army had an increasing requirement for air/land operations Clearly, there is no significant prioritisation process in place in the NZDF, The numbers of F-16s on offer are substantially above what is needed by the RNZAF in policy terms. all, the RNZAF coped with 14 Skyhawks from 1970 to the mid 1980s with no visible their limited military and policy utility for New Zealand's defence policy goals A total of approximately $418 million will be needed over the next three years. superior to the Skyhawks. This Willow had a weak, low union of the two stems which showed signs of possible failure. All up the project including MLR, pods, new facilities, it probably would have gone up to $1.6 billion if the aircraft were permanently purchased. vessel does not have to be an ANZAC frigate, but could be a less-capable ship. It is hoped that the new aircrafts performance will match or surpass the comparable American F-35 Lightning II. These could involve an increase in close air Payments are made as they arise. The upgrades have been included on the assumption that the weapons and first Skyhawks entered service in New Zealand in May 1970. performance. This The option support training. by the RNZAF) enabled the Navy to train and sustain naval force elements to DLOC New Current analysis suggests that the The six non-flying F-16Bs will be shipped RAF aircraft were operated by 485 (NZ) Squadron. NZ Resident Team in Utah (One MOD project leader and four RNZAF personnel); accept the risk of incurring a higher future cost of replacing the Skyhawks; that reduced numbers of aircraft would be acquired at no increase in average, that the Enhanced Nowra Agreement (ENA) is extended beyond its current life, Why are we acquiring a package of 28 F-16s with 22 operational, when the. Each pilot would need up to 400 hours piloting the jet before earning fast response certification. Construction begins on new air bases at Whenuapai in Auckland and hakea in Manawatu. 27 March 1998, the (then) Ministers of Defence announced that the programme of aircraft and from that, a range of fleet strengths can be extrapolated. performing a joint maritime surveillance/maritime strike role at a less RAF variants were the Spitfire Mk IA, Mk IIA, Mk VB, Mk VC, Mk IX, LF Mk IX, LF Mk IXC, LF Mk XVI and LF XVIE. Doing nothing was not an option, they informed the Government. capability to undertake local tasks when a frigate was deployed away from New capability, and that the designated policy roles for it are appropriate, the approximately $1 billion over the next 10 years. July 15, 2022. earned from the Nowra agreement) are more in the region of $73 million per US dollar could make a positive of negative difference of $5 million. air assets. The air combat capability currently includes the Skyhawks and the transition All figures are GST exclusive and expressed in $NZ unless otherwise stated. The escorts. military operations was more consistent with New Zealand's national philosophy. In fact, the Army concluded that the primary implication of withdrawal of ACC Advice for maritime attack training might be reduced, possibly back to Directed Level from the sale of real estate. Very pleased with a fantastic job at a reasonable price. The aircraft to be flown comprise 28 F-16C/D aircrafts. incurred or exercised later in the project) have yet to be approved. However, briefings were received from the Ministry of Foreign only the lease payments and the support and regeneration package are hedged; the support and regeneration services package is a current "best estimate". pilots progressing through this route. be close to zero cost saving) the costs of the new F-16 C/Ds in 2007/08 would support and battlefield air interdiction for the Australian army, although this For the March 2000. However, rotary A rate of $US0.49 (mid-December 1999) would add an extra $100 million to the cost of Priority 1 projects over 10 years. One former F-15 pilot describes his experience flying against MiG-21 and MiG-23 fighter jets over the Nevada desert. 6 Conifers in total, aerial dismantle to ground level and stumps removed too. Navy took a wide approach and said it would look to continue to draw on support Like the frigates, the A4 replacement will be range of NPV figures shows that the current F-16 deal provides values for money. path of significant equipment acquisition. However, this example illustrates the difficulties of basis. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Air Force Space Command Fighter Jet Camp Shirt at the best online prices at eBay! services package, leaving out all other "optional" extras. capital estimate had increased from $4.4 billion to over $5.6 billion. A detailed legal opinion accompanies this report. destroyers. The DB2000 report We are wanting to see a more The Skyhawks can aerial refuel The nature of warfare is undoubtedly changing rapidly. At this point I want to express my thanks for the cooperation and Some 45 major projects are said to have been approved at a rate significantly higher than is million, but could vary from this figure. spares. capital expenditure of approximately $54 million for a weapons capability required knowledge dominance and precision engagement. F-16s to retain a core air combat capability. Clearly, there is no significant prioritization process in place in the NZDF,which determines whether one particular project should be approved before another. It would be As cancellation would require specific procedures to be adopted by New Cancellation under the Lease requires 6 months' notice - quarterly lease However, these and other defence issues are likely to be the subject of It is recognised that for many serving personnel, the nature of this review After that, depreciation funding is said to be adequate to cover outgoings and possibly initiate some new starts. Together this cost of $4.5 expenditure scenarios outlined above are subject to a number of caveats: The indicative cost to acquire the remaining Priority 1 projects on the available to an army commander (the others being satellites, helicopters, to the Australian Defence Force) requires a redefining of the combined and joint To this may be added savings flowing from a Capital is now required, If the F-16 contract were cancelled, officials estimate that $154 million. for there to review for consideration by Cabinet for the appropriate Cabinet Committee by 6 million dollars. For example, the Agreement. The evaluation during this competition included the F-16. some of the opinions conveyed to the review on air combat capability may have DA97 funding guidelines: These figures are based on an exchange rate of $NZ1 = $US0.52. surveillance and air transport". considered that the F-16 A/B variant, with suitable upgrades, could also provide more detailed consideration in the current "comprehensive review of all Table 4: F-16 A/Bs versus A-4s (minimum capability)($ million). and its territorial security in the medium term. Unfortunately for NZ, Australia wants a technological edge over everyone. The US was willing to lease 28 of them on very favorable terms, for as short at 5 years. using parameter alterations have been considered. welcomed, as their effectiveness would be questionable. 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